Android Wear smartwatches like the Moto 360 have been around for quite some time now, but most people have yet to experience them. Although Google has made sure to keep things simple, there is a bit of a learning curve. If you've just bought yourself a shiny new Moto 360 2nd generation smartwatch, you might be a little confused. Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here are the top Moto 360 beginner tips to help you get to grips with the Android Wear smartwatch:

For someone new to Android Wear, it's important to know exactly how the smartwatch OS works. The OS implements a number of cool gestures to make navigating the small screen easier.

While there's no native way to take a screenshot on the Moto 360, you can do so via the Android Wear app on the paired Android smartphone. Just go to the Android Wear app and tap the three-dot menu button and select "Take a wearable screenshot." A screenshot request will then be sent to the Moto 360 and you'll get a message on your phone "Portable screenshot ready", which you can share.

You can easily switch between different watch faces on the Moto 360. Just tap on the watch face and you will be presented with a list of all the watch faces along with a settings button for each watch face below. Also, be sure to check out our list of the best Moto 360 watch faces.